Entertainment Update for Sept. 14

There’s music and more at Clocktower Ales in The Dalles. They have Trivia night every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., live music every Friday at 8 p.m., Victor Johnson plays every Saturday at 6:30 p.m., and there’s 15 Minutes of Fame every Sunday at 7 p.m.

Cripple Hop will be bringing their high-energy fusiongrass to a locale near you. On Friday, Sept. 27, catch them at the Volcanic Bottle Shoppe on the Heights at 7 p.m. On Thursday, Oct. 3, see them at Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River starting at 8 p.m. Expect to hear classic covers, new originals and a few unexpected surprises.

Tess Barr Blues at Double Mt.

The Tess Barr Blues band is at Double Mountain Brewery on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 8-11 p.m. Get ready to hear classic blues covers and songs off of their upcoming CD. On Saturday, Sept. 21, it’s the Liberty Bond Jug Band — the best in pan-fried, ghost-town jug-stomp blues. Double Mountain Brewery, 8 Fourth St., Hood River; 541-387-0042.

‘Sioux City Kid’ plays Sept. 21

Outlaw Americana outfit Sioux City Kid will be headlining the Trillium Cafe in Hood River on Saturday, Sept. 21. The S.F. Bay-area band is fronted by Jared Griffin and his inimitable gravel-lined baritone. Sioux City Kid will release their first full-length record, “Minutes, Miles, Troubles & Trials,” this month. The album was recorded at San Francisco’s legendary Coast Recorders studio, previously host to Dave Brubeck, John Coltrane and the band that would become Creedence Clearwater Revival. The show is part of a West Coast tour in support of the new record. Trillium Cafe, 207 Oak St., Hood River, 541-308-0800.

Full Sail hosts ‘American Craft Beer Cookbook’ signing

Full Sail Brewing will host a book signing of “The American Craft Beer Cookbook” at its pub with author John Holl. Join Full Sail Brewing on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 5-7 p.m. to meet the author of this newly released book. Waucoma Bookstore will be on site with books available for purchase.

The book features Full Sail’s own Gouda Fondue made with Session Lager. Full Sail Brewing will be offering free samples of the Gouda Fondue along with an appetizer special. Patrons will receive a free pint glass and bottle opener with the purchase of cookbook. Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub, 506 Columbia St., Hood River; 541-386-2247.

Breast Health benefit Sept. 14

Sunshine Mill in The Dalles hosts a benefit community concert for the Mid-Columbia Health Foundation on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 8:30 p.m. The show is a benefit for the Breast Health for Strong Families program, which provides free mammograms and breast health education. Music will be provided by Irish band Barley Draught. Tickets are $15. Sunshine Mill Winery, 901 E. Second St., The Dalles; 541-298-8900.